Meet Ian. This three-time nonprofit Executive Director is taking his two favorite topics - leadership and mental health - and he's putting together and facing its stigma right in the eye. You know we're crazily clapping for the front row. He's talking about why leaders must be culture caretakers of their organizations. Tune in if you want to help your leader get there, or just tune in if you'd like to be an incredible leader in the future. We need more Culture Caretakers in our sector!

Episode Highlights

• Ian’s background and journey to where he is today (2:00)
• Ian’s mental health journey and story (5:32)
• The landscape of mental health today (8:42)
• How COVID has shaped these conversations around mental health (13:14)
• Training to show empathy and concern (18:30)
• Tips for individuals feeling stressed and how we can best check in on each other (23:19)
• Mental illness is the number one reason for loss productivity and absenteeism (31:55)
• Ian’s Book - Stronger Than Stigma: A Call To Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration (34:00)
• Ian’s One Good Thing: In everything you do, provide value. (43:05)

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